The denarius was down to 60% silver purity by the 3rd century AD. Of course, prices inflated with it.
Still, the state kept spending to maintain the illusion of prosperity, until things got really bad... 
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The denarius was down to 60% silver purity by the 3rd century AD. Of course, prices inflated with it.
Still, the state kept spending to maintain the illusion of prosperity, until things got really bad...
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